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NEW MEMBERS APPOINTED TO BOARD OF VISITORS

Three new members were appointed to the Board of Visitors of the University by Governor
Battle on March 1, 1952. They are: Representative Howard W. Smith, of Alexandria, succeeding
Christopher B. Garnett, appointed for a four year term ending February 29, 1956, Whitwell Wentworth
Coxe, of Roanoke, succeeding Edward C. Anderson, appointed for a term ending February 28, 1954;
and Miss Lucille Wheeler, of Newport News, succeeding Mrs. J. M. H. Willis, appointed for a four-year
term ending February 29, 1956

The following members of the Board whose terms expired February 29, 1952, were reappointed
by the Governor for four-year terms ending February 29, 1956: Frank Talbott, Jr., Alfred
Dickinson Barksdale, Barron Foster Black, and Benjamin William Mears

All three new members were present, and Mr. Coxe presented a certified copy of the oath
of office which he had taken. Mr. Smith and Miss Wheeler have not yet qualified